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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and the Catholic Church
...such as Jesuits, St. Joseph of Carondelet, Christian Brothers, and the Benedictines. DEI is active and prospering in Catholic peace and justice organizations like Network Lobby, Catholic Mobilizing Network, and Pax Christi USA. And DEI is active and moving in Catholic schools of higher education, such as the University of Notre Dame, Marian University, St. Mary of the Woods College, Boston College, Georgetown University, etc. Well… at least until more recent times. DEI and the U.S. Department of Education On...
Sister Jane Marie Osterholt
...those moments for Sister Jane Marie,” shared Sister Catherine. During her CPE, Sister Jane Marie ministered in hospitals in Illinois and Michigan. In 1977, Sister Jane Marie returned to religious education at St. Cyprian Parish, River Grove, Ill. She also served as director of religious education at St. Luke Parish, River Forest, Ill. From 1991 to 1996, she served as a leadership formation consultant for the Religious Education Office for the Diocese of Joliet, Ill. From 1996 to 2006, Sister...
A new leadership team for the Sisters of Providence
...Massachusetts Year entered Congregation: 1979 Degrees: Bachelor’s degrees in theology and education from Emmanuel College. Master’s degree in religious education from Boston College. Master’s degree in language education from Indiana University. Doctorate in Language Education from Indiana University. Past ministries: Teacher, campus ministry and recruitment for Mother Theodore Guerin High School in River Grove, Illinois; instructor of English, associate professor, director of division of international exchanges, administrator and special assistant to the president at Providence University in Taiwan. Sister Carole...
Sister Charles Van Hoy
...she served another 24 years in various capacities: As director of the Activities Department for the sisters and a volunteer teacher and tutor at Educational Family Services for children and adults. She also managed to volunteer for Providence Food Pantry and Helping Hands. As her niece Mary observed, “She was always looking for ways to serve and to be the hands and feet of Jesus.” An educational endeavor that she did “on the side” during these years of retirement was...
Celebrating International Literacy Day
...and community organizations hold programs explaining the educational opportunities within local communities, arrange public lectures on topics related to literacy and prepare exhibitions showcasing successful literacy methods. In recent years, UNESCO has started announcing specific themes for each September 8 celebration. In 2023, the theme was literacy for a world in transition which focused on development goals. This year’s theme is promoting multi-lingual education for understanding and peace. Startling Facts When UNESCO began its full-scale literacy efforts, there were many...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
...faith has only grown through my education at Providence, and I hope to carry out the virtues practiced at PCR and the Sisters of Providence in my future academic and career endeavors.” – Leairra Carter, Class of 2020. “Love, Mercy, and Justice, impacted my education in so many ways. There is so much love at Providence Cristo Rey, the teachers and staff truly care for the students as if they were their own children. I have experienced this so many...
Sister Carolyn Glynn (formerly Sister John Michael)
...in honor of her younger brother. Later, she returned to her baptismal name as did many of us. Her education continued at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she earned a bachelor’s of science degree in elementary education. Later, she earned a master’s in education at DePaul University and a doctor of ministry degree from Graduate Theological Foundation in Mishawaka, Indiana. Sister Carolyn Glynn greets Providence Associate Diann Neu with a hug Of her 70 years as a Sister of Providence, she...
Sister Constance Kramer (formerly Sister Marita)
...this degree and certification, I returned to Indianapolis and for nine months, participated in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at Indiana University Medical Center, which was followed by a year as a Group and Individual Counselor at Jackson Clinic in Anderson, Indiana.” Such was her ministry foundation for the years ahead. She continued, “In 1980, I began a period of over 33 years in pastoral ministry as a Director of Religious Education at St. Simon and St. Thomas Aquinas Parishes...
Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence
...took turns preaching the homily at Sunday Mass. She stayed in the ministry until it came time to finish her doctoral degree. Power of education As a life-long learner, Sister Marilyn has used her vast education to be in the right places to plant ideas and influence the church. She has a master’s degree in educational administration, a master’s in pastoral theology and a doctorate in ministry. Today, at almost 90 years old, she says, “I love to learn …...
Sister Diane Ris dies; was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence
...Jan. 23, 1959. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University. She received a doctorate in elementary education from Ball State University. Sister Diane ministered for 20 years as a professor at Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky. She received the Distinguished Teacher Award, the university’s highest faculty honor, in 1989. “Kentucky education is rated 49th in the nation. I also wanted to bring a...
Sister Maureen Fallon
...when there were tons of nuns in grade schools and high schools. So you didn’t think about misbehaving, because you knew that if you had that thought, your parents would have a worse penalty for you than the nuns did, so you just didn’t have that thought. I went to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College directly after high school, so I had 16 years of Catholic education, and 8 of them conducted by the Sisters of Providence, so I was pretty aware...
Sister Mary Patricia Cummings (formerly Sister Marie Janice)
...during the school year, she doggedly pursued her education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College each summer, receiving her bachelor of arts in education in 1961. In 1965, she earned a master of science in education at Indiana State University and in 1983, a master of arts in religious studies at Catherine Spalding University, all while working full-time as a teacher or a principal or a parish minister. Sister Mary Pat Cummings (left) with Sister Betty Koressel (center) and Sister Mary Lou...